MALVERN, Pa. — Oct. 1, 2008 — Vishay Intertechnology (NYSE: VSH) today announced that it is upgrading the performance of its
5-V infrared receivers with a new-generation IC that increases sensitivity of the device by 15 % while improving pulse width
accuracy.

The IC is one of the major determinants of performance in an IR receiver, along with the photo diode and the optical package
itself. Sensitivity directly affects the range of a receiver, and is critically important in most IR receiver applications.

Further improvements resulting from the new IC include a 30 % reduction in device operating current; a broader power supply
range of 3 V to 5 V; greatly enhanced immunity to EMI and ESD; and an improved battery saving mode.

Beginning October 2008, the new IC will become a standard feature of all Vishay 5-V infrared receivers in both the Minicast
and molded through-hole packages. The upgraded devices can be identified on the Vishay Web site by their part numbers beginning
with TSOP2X.., TSOP4X.., TSOP58X.., and TSOP59X.., and by the word "New" in the datasheet title.

No price increase is planned for the upgraded receivers, which effectively translates into an improved price / performance
device for Vishay customers. Samples of the devices are available now. Production quantities will be available in October
2008, with lead times of four weeks for larger orders.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers
of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors,
and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial,
computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay’s product
innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can
be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.